John R. Smith, age 94, passed away June 4, 2022. Born Nov. 2, 1927, he was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Ruth Smith (nee Herrman). Loving father of Mary Kate (Mark) Bertane, John R. Jr. (Mary), James (Karin), Robert (Christine), and the late Ann. Proud grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 6. John was a lifelong resident of Des Plaines, IL, and parishioner of St. Mary Catholic Church, as well as, a 35 year summer resident of Grand Beach, MI. He was a graduate of St. George High School and DePaul University.

After retiring from a long career in the pharmaceutical industry he served as the travel manager at the Frisbie Senior Center. Masses are appreciated. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Church 794 Pearson St., Des Plaines, Illinois. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com .